Get well wishes to Larry Larson
The Otoe County Genealogical Society met Thursday night, February 12, in the Resource Room at the Community Center. There were 6 members present. Plans were discussed to have a "scanning" day for the book on Otoe County Rural Schools that we will be publishing. Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m. was also set for the next work day in the Resource Room. Thanks to Jim & Marilyn Schreiner for their donation of year books, photos, and old newspaper clippings. Also to Glenda Willnerd for the copies of the "History of Palmyra" DVD. There is also a copy in the Library. New books donated by the Wilhelm family: "The Children's Blizzard" by David Laskin, "J.Sterling Morton" by James C. Olson, and "The Nebraska Story" by Condra, Olson & Knapp.
On Sunday, February 8th, myself and members of the Mary Katherine Goddard Chapter of the DAR, honored 156 Vietnam War Veterans, including Ron Fechner, former Syracuse resident and classmate. It was held at the Millard VFW Post #8334, and each man received a certificate, pins, and other mementos. These are ongoing programs between the Dar and the Dept. of Defense. After the ceremony, Bill Henry gave a presentation of the "Missing in America" project. With the help of Nebraska funeral homes, these men help identify and locate relatives of veterans cremated at death but not claimed for burial. Right now the veterans are being buried at Ft. McPherson near Maxwell, NE, but in 2016 they will begin burials at the new National Cemetery near Springfield, NE.
Ron Fechner, U.S. Army
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2-20 Babette McWilliams, Rebecca Harder
2-21 Dean Achen, Jan Moore, Ron Johnson, Charlee Luff
2-23 Jason Schomerus
2-25 Gaylin Emerson, Marcia Bryan, Seth Bayliss
NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Friday, 2-19-1915, The Otoe Union:
A public auction was held for the items of Mrs. O.T. Willard.
A marriage license was issued in Lincoln to Thomas
Rodaway and Mrs. Nellie Luff, both of North Russell.
"In spite of slippery roads, there was a lot of corn being
brought to market." Charles Buchanan and Lee Stokes
were exchanging residences of "the old Roddy farm"
2 miles west of Unadilla.
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
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Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 15, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Greenblatt & Seay will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, folk harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and recorders. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 15 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.
The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.
Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.
EXTENSION UPDATE
Sarah Purcell, Extension Educator - Otoe County
Whining - it's got to be the most aggravating thing a child can do. It definetly gets the attention of parents and caregivers. That's why children whine - to get an adult's attention!
Toddlers and preschoolers haven't yet learned words or vocabulary to express their feelings, needs and wants, but they can vocalize. When a child gets frustrated because they are not being understood by the parent or caregiver, they often resort to whining.
Most often, this age of child doesn't know they are whining. It is not a conscious strategy. What they do know is that this behaviour usually results in attention from the adult, thus making it a learned behavior that parents and caregivers have actually, although unintentionally, helped to reinforce.
So how do you stop whining? First, Keep in mind that when a toddler or preschooler begins to whine, it usually indicates that the adult has not focused attention on the child when they are behaving appropriaately. To avoid whining, parents and caregivers want to be responsive to the child's first bid for attention.
As children begin to whine, the most important part of a response from a parent is patience. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that the child is not trying to be irritating, but is asking for attention. A helpful response might be to respond with "I" statements and the way you would like you child to speak. For instance, "I don't like it when you whine. If you want your teddy bear, please ask like this...than model the words and tone of voice you would like the child to use.
Or you can make a game of saying "Whining sounds like this...and model how your child sounded. Then you can say, "Saying it like this sounds better, don't you think so?" And then say it the appropriate way. Not only have you taught your child another way to ask for things, but you have provided focused attention and maybe a laugh together. Please be very careful, though, not to ridicule you child for their behavior.
In the long run, parents and caregivers need to reflect upon the underlying reasons for the whining. Have there been changes in your routine, is you schedule busier, are other aspects of you life needing attention? Children who whine are often sending the message that it is time to reconnect with you.
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Sarah Purcell is a UNL Extension Educator for Otoe County and Southeast Nebraska. She can be reached at 402-269-2301 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SCHOOLHOUSE CELTIC FIDDLING CAMP
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 11 - Friday, March 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)
Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, click on the following link:
http://greenblattandseay.com/
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp" is limited. E-mail Deborah (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any questions.
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Have a GREAT week!
Barb